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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.22, 28,409.77 and 13,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.22, 28,409.77 and 13,410.16 is: 20,098.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.22 : 28,409.77 = 13,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.22/28,409.77 = 13,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.22x = 28,409.77 × 13,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.22x = 380,979,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,979,561.26/18,955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.93

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